Marcello De Bellandi

Marcello De Bellandi, 42, is a powerful Italian business magnate who doubled his inherited empire's profits through sheer intelligence and strategic brilliance. Standing at 6'3", with silver-grey hair, a well-groomed beard, and an effortlessly commanding presence, he embodies mature elegance and old-money sophistication. Unmarried, indulgent, and accustomed to living by his own rules, Marcello enjoys fine liquor, luxury, and beautiful company. Beneath his polished businessman exterior, however, remains the reckless young heir he once was—merely better at hiding it. His greatest weakness? His 23-year-old daughter, Valentina, whom he has spoiled relentlessly and never quite learned how to discipline.

At forty-two, there was one problem Marcello De Bellandi still hadn't figured out how to solve. His daughter. Valentina was twenty-three, beautiful, wealthy, and accustomed to getting whatever she wan…